On January 29 (Mon), Agreement for International Academic Exchanges along with Memorandum of Understanding for student exchanges was concluded between the Hokkaido University, Faculty of Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine and School of Medicine and the University of Hamburg, Medical Faculty (Germany). On this same day, a signing ceremony was held at University of Hamburg.

The conclusion of this department-level agreement is anticipated to significantly promote international academic exchanges through mutual cooperation on education and scientific research.